Two Die When Plane Plunges Over Newport Harbor
Two naval officers died after a Corsair aircraft from the U S S Concord plunged into Newport Harbor from about 1000 feet during demonstration loops. Lieutenant Commander Thalbert Nelson Alford of the U S S Wright, 41, Texas native and 1905 Naval Academy graduate, died instantly. Lieutenant Commander William Butler Jr of Gould Island Air Station, 32, died later at the government hospital after rescue. The plane was recovered by the tug Robolink.
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Associated Press
Newport
Thalbert Nelson Alford
U. S. S. Wright
William Butler, Jr
Gould Island Air Station
Government Hospital
Alford
U. S. S. Concord
Robolink
Texas
Naval Academy
Butler
Bombers Show Air Power and Fading Peace Outlook
A bold display of 200 airplanes highlights perceived air dominance while critics urge urgent air force reform. Turmoil abroad with famine in Turkey drives peasants from Konia plain. drought and war threaten repopulation. A German firm plans a trans Atlantic dirigible voyage to spur confidence as rapid advances in aviation unfold.
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Turkey
Konia
Promised aid from three nations for Arctic rescue efforts
Fog delays deepen the search as Norway seeks two moth planes from Britain and Germany offers a ski equipped two seater flown by Ode. The Swedish expedition prepares to depart as the Citta Di Milano sails to Virgo Bay with General Nobile aboard and the Krassin nears Cape Leigh Smith to reach stranded explorers. Royal search figures Riiser Larsen and Luetzow Holm move to Hobby, Babushkin supply line via Maligin advances near 18 degrees east.
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Norway
Great Britain
Britain
Germany
Ode
Citta di Milano
Virgo Bay
General Nobile
Krassin
Cape Leigh Smith
Chuknovski
H. Riiser-Larsen
Luetzow Holm
Braganza
Hobby
Amundsen
Kings Bay
Maddalena
Peto
Italian Air Service
Maligin
Michael Lars
Babushkin
Plane Train bankers and air firms coordinate San Francisco service
Plane train bankers, the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Curtiss Airplane and Motor Company, the Wright Aeronautical Corporation and the Ford Motor Company have made connecting arrangements with other air transport firms to handle passengers for San Francisco on a three hour schedule now in operation.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Curtiss Airplane and oMtor Company
Wright Aeronautical Corporation
Ford Motorcom
San Francisco
Cupid Holds Own During Past Month
The county clerks office issued 78 marriage certificates in June up from 50 in May. February saw 61 certificates the next closest total. Analysts expect fewer licenses in July and August during vacation months.
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Dan Cupid
Pastimers to take part in flag raising
Amarillo Pastimers local recording and broadcasting orchestra will join the flag raising in the library yard tomorrow morning. About 1,000 people are expected to participate. The event is sponsored by the United Spanish War Veterans with help from the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Amarillo
Library Yard
Felix Ury
United Spanish War Veterans
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Spirit of America
Columbia
Lindbergh
Clyde Campf
America
Legion
Municipal Auditorium
Ira C. Barend
A. Petersen
Sam B. Motlow
A. L. Ludden
Post Office
Funeral Rites for Mrs Hall This Afternoon
Funeral rites for Mrs Jennie Hall wife of Charles L Hall and former Amarillo resident who died in Portland Oregon June 28 will be held at Griggs funeral chapel at 3 30 this afternoon Rev Robert Pride assisted by Rev Strong of Pisinview will conduct services. Burial will be in Llano cemetery under N S Griggs and Sons. Active pall bearers listed and Honorary pall bearers named. Both Mr and Mrs Hall are well known here.
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Jennie Hall
Charles L. Hall
Portland
Ore
Griggs
Robert Pride
Strong
Pisinview
Llano Cemetery
N. S. Griggs and Sons
Amarillo
Oregon
L. A. McDonald
H. C. Harrison
C. R. Calvert
R. C. Miller
Mrs. Hall
Venizelos to Form Cabinet for Liberals
Eleutherios Venizelos, former premier and Liberal party power, is entrusted with forming a new cabinet as Parliament will be dissolved. The crisis arose after the cabinet resigned over finance measures he opposed, marking a dramatic return praised by President Wilson as a great European statesman.
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Associated Press
Athens
Elatherios Venizeloos
Liberal Party
Kondouriotis
Zaimas
Finance
Venizelos
Eleutherios Venizelos
Greece
Woodrow Wilson
Europe
Two Youths Freed by Moody Paroled in Texas
Earle Russell and Carl Presley, both McLennan county youths, were paroled today by Governor Moody from two year theft and burglary sentences. Russell was 17 at penitentiary entry and Presley 18. Clemency was urged by the McLennan district judge and county officials. Moody also granted a 60 day furlough to James F. Hill, serving four years for forgery in Wichita county, due to his family needing his support.
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Associated Press
Austin
Earle Russell
Carl Presley
McLennan County
Moody
Russell
Presley
McLennan
James F. Hill
Wichita County
Hill
Attacks Family and Then Kills Himself
Canon City Colorado July 3 A prominent jeweler Paul Becheler shot and killed his 7 year old daughter Mary Lena wounded another daughter Pauline 5 and his wife then killed himself The two sisters were shot in the head as they slept Becheler and Mrs Becheler were seriously wounded but expected to recover
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Associated Prose
Canon City
Colo
Paul Becheler
Mary Lena
Pauline
Becheler
Tar Heels Asked To Meet Tonight
North Carolina alumni are urged to assemble at eight tonight in Fred H. Woodward’s offices, Fuqua building, to plan the barbecue and Fourth of July event at Harding’s ranch tomorrow. The reunion draws thousands, with Woodward aiming to showcase the group.
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Tar Heels
North Carolina
Fred H. Woodard
Fuqua
Harding
Woodward
North Carolinas
Car Stolen From Mrs Hemwood in 1926 Nash Coupe
A red and green 1926 Nash coupe belonging to Mrs D E Hemwood of 2307 Buchanan Street was stolen last night. Police report the car’s motor number is 9813 and the serial number EB 98547.
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D. E. Hemwood
Buchanan Street
Amarillo Fair fireworks to outdo annual show at canyon edge
Fair officials at Amarillo announce a large fireworks display directed by W. E. Bosche of Chicago and Tex Thornton at 8:30 PM from the high canyon wall opposite state headquarters tents. An earlier 5:30 PM show will light the Devil's Extravaganza and surrounding grounds. In addition to a Texas star and Niagara Falls, the display includes aerial spin wheels and crimson canopy with T.N.T. bombs for emphasis. Early state delegation registration urged. many will drive out to the ranch for the programs, with entertainment centered at state headquarters.
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W. E. Bosche
Chicago
Tex Thornton
Niagara Falls
Thornton
T.N.T
All-States Reunion Facts and Schedules
Fair hot weather with 100 degrees expected and roads rated excellent to handle 750 to 1,000 cars per hour. Admission 50 and 25 cents with children under five free. Gates open at 1 pm today and close Thursday at 1 am. Registration begins Wednesday at All-States HQ with B C D and Panhandle Plains of Texas Inc in charge.
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All-States
Panhandle Plains of Texas, Inc
Panhandle
Entertainment States
Ross D. Rogers
R. Thomson
Panhandle reunion to feature state delegations and big bands
Missouri and Texas delegations lead the lineups with the Groom Boys and West Texas State Teachers college bands. Dave Derden's band provides concert music while Jesse's orchestra caps afternoon dancing. Concessions include 3000 cases of pop 1000 gallons of ice cream and free barbecue beans and coffee. Budget exceeds $2000 for entertainment. admission is 25 or 50 cents. crowds may ride in a plane for aerial views of the canyon during the fireworks finale.
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Dave Derden
Groom Boys
Missouri
Texas
West Texas State Teachers College
Jesse
Henry Bishop
Garnet Lee
John B. Gilvin
Henry Harmon
Perry C. Burke
Burton Roach
Pathe News
News-Globe
Robert H. Gray
Panhandle
Bill Smith Graduates From Scout Leadership Course
Bill Smith of the Mistletoe cream erless was among those completing the Amarillo Boy Scout leadership training course. An office oversight omitted his name from the published graduate list though sixty seven earned certificates.
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Bill Smith
Mistletoe Creamerless
Amarillo
Hearst to Buy Omaha Bee News in 1900 Sale
Omaha July 3 announces sale of the Omaha Bee News to William Randolph Hearst by Nelson B. Updike publisher of the Omaha paper. The report confirms the transfer of ownership and identifies key figures involved in the historic transaction.
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Omaha
Omaha Bee News
William Randolph Hearst
Nelson B. Updike
Interesting Facts About Investments
New York July 8 report notes stock price declines shift focus from speculation to investment yields. It warns that long term margin carrying charges erode returns, with 6 1 2 percent annual costs on margin accounts and potential price declines forcing dump of nonproductive stocks.
German pilots quit attempt at endurance flight
In Dessau Germany on July 3 pilots Johann Ristier and Hans Zimmerman abandoned a duration flight after seventeen and a half hours in the air. They landed due to a defect in their exhaust ending the endurance attempt.
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Associated Press
Dessau
Germany
Johann Ristier
Hans Zimmerman
Youth Found Shot To Death Monday
Brownwood July 3 Moses Grady Anderson 17 was found shot to death here last night. His father said the youth had brooded for days over a friend stopping speaking to him. Anderson visited a newspaper office yesterday and spent two hours writing his own funeral arrangements. The typewritten notes were found after his death.
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Associated Press
Brownwood
Moses Grady Anderson
Young Anderson
One killed in Sun Oil yard fire at Syracuse
An explosion and fire at the Sun Oil company yards in Syracuse destroyed gasoline oil and equipment valued at 100000. Henry Kappesser, 19, of Cicero, was killed and James Kanaley, 65, was seriously burned after escaping the flames. He reported the alarm with his clothes on fire.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Sun Oil Company
Henry Kappesser
Cicero
James Kanaley
Charley Fisk Announces Club Picnic For Members’ Children
Charley Fisk will host his annual picnic for the children of country club members tonight per a late afternoon announcement. All club member children are invited to attend.
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Charley Fisk
CROSSWORD PUZZLE ROUGH DICTIONARY OF CLUES
Crossword puzzle lists many clues across vertical and horizontal entries including biblical questions about Jews after crossing the Red Sea, Brigham Young religion, opera Magic Flute composer, and numerous vocabulary items from native metals to prepositions and pronouns.
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Red Sea
Brigham Young
Aurora
Not enough readable facts for a valid headline
Fragmentary text provides no clear events or entities to summarize into a factual card.
Oil giants settle price war in India and Russia oil deal
The New York Times reports Standard Oil of New York and Royal Dutch Shell have ended their price cutting in India and resolved their differences over Russian oil assets. The accord ends a nine month dispute that nearly sparked a global oil showdown. Herbert L. Pratt of Standard and Sir Henri Detarding of Royal Dutch are credited with brokering the truce.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Times
Standard Oil Company of
Royal Dutch Shell Company
Europe
India
Times
Royal Dutch Company
Standard Company
the Times
Herbert L. Pratt
The
Standard
Henri Detarding
Royal Dutch
Mrs Mason Dies In Hospital In San Jacinto
Mrs Cora May Mason 45 wife of C N Mason of 205 North Georgia San Jacinto died in a local hospital last night at 11 80 Survived by husband five daughters Evelyn Delma Helen Marion Dorthy and son J W Mason She was active in Methodist church The body is with N Griggs and Sons and will be sent to Denver Colorado tonight at 10 for burial Funeral arrangements there not yet set
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Cora May Mason
C. N. Mason
North Georgia Street
San Jacinto
Evelyn
Delma
Helen
Marion
Dorthy
J. W. Mason
Slays Wife and Ends His Own Life
John F Isbell a wealthy Chicago investment broker shot himself after pursuing divorce evidence about his wife. He died in a Kendallville Indiana hospital fifteen hours later. his wife had killed herself a month earlier following marital troubles and Isbell had recently survived two bullet wounds inflicted when his wife fired at him.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John F. Isbell
Kendallville
Ind
Isbell
Former jockey burned to death at Ak-Sar-Ben race track
James McLean, 48, a former jockey and later odd jobs man, died after two fires at Ak-Sar-Ben race track in Omaha. He was in a feed barn that burned following a cafe fire blamed on a smoldering cigarette. A crippled leg prevented his escape.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
James McLean
Ak-Sar-Ben
McLean
Three Deaths From Heat In Chicago Report
Three deaths were attributed to the heat wave and high humidity. John Witt, 90, and Christian Hansen, 60, died at home while William Kilpatrick, 82, collapsed while walking. The heat peaked at 87 degrees, with rain and flooding disrupting transport after a stormy night.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John Witt
Christian Hansen
William Kilpatrick
Mercury
Man Released When Wife Appears In Court
J. M. Dyer, held by police during an inquiry into his wife’s alleged disappearance Saturday night, was released yesterday. Mrs. Dyer testified on his behalf, saying she fled the car fearing a wreck. Dyer admitted he had previously lost his memory.
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J. M. Dyer
Three States Meet at Fair Offices for Reunion Plan
Florida Iowa and Pennsylvania ex citizens will meet at 8 tonight at the Tri State Fair Office to map the All State Reunion and Free Barbecue at Harding's tomorrow. The three states representatives agreed on a joint delegation for the Fourth. All former residents are urged to attend tonight if possible.
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Florida
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Tri-State
Harding
National Bank Statement Call Issued for June 30 1928
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business on June 30, 1928. The report date was announced in Washington on July 3 by the agency.
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National Bank
The
Associated Press
Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
A Word From Old Married Folks by Edgar Guest
Blessings on thee bride of June and long may your honeymoon last. We welcome you to our ranks and list the tasks of married life. Baking stitching planning meals mending stockings cleaning house building shelves gardening.
Market summaries from Kansas City and East St Louis livestock
Hogs at Kansas City up 15 to 25 cents with top $11.10, cattle and calves mixed gains across fed steers and yearlings, vealers and cows. Sheep show firm prices with good and choice lambs at $14.50 to $15.75. East St Louis reports hogs 15 to 25 cents higher, top $11.50, cattle and yearlings up, cows steady, vealers strong, sheep steady with lambs $14.75 to $16.00. No market tomorrow.
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Kansas City
The
Associated Press
East ST. Louis
Chicago
Chicago Livestock Market and Cotton Market Updates
Chicago hogs and cattle numbers show active trading with prices per head and ranges for various classes. Cotton markets in New York and New Orleans opened lower on boll weevil concerns, recovering部分 as trade buying emerged, with prices and futures noted for October December and January.
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New York
Associated Press
Liverpool
New Orleans
Boll Weevil
Besl
Ladies Day at A M Club Meets in Amarillo
The A M Club held its regular noon meeting at the Amarillo Athletic Club with about 30 at the private dining room. Lucian Wright presided for the last time before leaving for San Antonio, as Lewis Dodson was elected the new president and W A French the vice president.
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A. & M. Club
Amarillo
West Texas State Teachers College
Canyon
Athletic Club
Joe A. Jenkins
Paul R. Knapp
Dick Perry
Frank K. Phillips
Jess Smith
W. A. French
Bessie Pickett
Fred Shields
C. B. Short
Roxie Haverty
Cooper Dewey
James Oakes
Lewis Dodson
Margaret Rasco
Lucian Wright
A. W. Long
Dudie Nemecek
J. L. Wimberly
Frances Ada Dodson
J. F. Ford
J. A. Stark
M. E. Mugg
Call loan renewal rate sparks swings in New York stocks
The market shows volatility as the call loan rate moves from 17814 down to 176 then to 17. Selling pressures push prices lower for aerospace and copper stocks, with Wright Aero down about 2 points and Curtiss 244. Declines exceed one point in major names including Allied Chemicals, American Can, American Locomotive, Crucible Steel, Consolidated Gas, International Nickel, International Paper, and more. Foreign exchange opens steady with sterling around 4.8776. The New York list includes numerous industrials and utilities, reflecting broad activity and uneven gains and losses across sectors.
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New York
Associated Press
General Motors
General Electric
Houston
Adam Express
Radio
Atlantic Refining
Kennecott Copper
Union Carbide
Wright Aero
Curtiss
Greene Cananea
International Nickel
Crucible Steel
Consolidated Gas
American International
Electric Auto-Lite
Advance Rumley
Sterling
Pare E. Bennett & Co
Allied Chemicals & Dfg
Syneasak
American Can
American Locomotive
American Sugar Refining
American Steele & Foundry
American Tele
Telg
American Woolen
Anaconda Copper
Atchison, Topeka & Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio Barnsdall Corporation
Bethlehem Steel
California Petroleum
Cerre de
Paseo Copper
Freeport-Texas
General Asphalt
General Motors Great Western Suga
Houston Oil
Hudson Motors
Hup Motors
Illinois Central Oe
Ben ‘Independent Oil & Gas Inspiration Copper
Jordan Motors
Kansas City Southern Kelly-Springfield
Louisiana Oil & Refiring
Mack Trucks
Marland Oil
Mexican Seaboard Oil
Mid-Continent Petroleum
Middle States
Missouri
Kansas Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward & Moon Motors
National Biscuit
Chic
Cae
Packard Motor Pan-American Pet, & Tran Pennsylvania
Pere-Marquette
Phillips Petroleum
Producers & Refiners
Perea Cpe
Wasofa Radio
Amer Sears, Roebuck & Co
Shell Union Oil
Sinclair Cons
Oil Skelly Oil
Southern Pacific Southern Railway
Stewart Warner
Studebaker
Texas Gulf Sulpur
Texas Corporation
Texas & Pacific
Texan Pacific Coal & Osece Timken
Union Pacific
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Kemal Pasha
Mesopotami
Holy Land
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Cupid
Amarillo Hotel
Omaha Bee
Savings Bank
Liberty Bonds
Radio Corporation Common
FISK
Asia
Standard and
Just St Folks
Edgar A.& Ees
Edgar A. Guest
Southern
Bliss
Italy
Belgium
Tokyo
Montreal
James E. Bennett & Co
Essex
Panhandle Music Co
Polk Knabe
Meson Hamlin
Chickering
Victrolas
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